[newlight1]

I was wondering if anyone knew a way I could increase my download and upload speeds and generally my internet speed.

My phone company BT told me that I was with in a good range but said it I wanted to increase it I can buy a internet accelerator from a local PC shop. Does anyone know of one or can recommend one? Or does anyone know of a free program online that I can get a free internet accelerator? a good one?

Cheers in advance.

[subversive]

What are your current speeds? or what are you meant to be on according to BT. What router are you using?

I don't think you can boost your speed by installing a software package, etc.

[newlight1]

PING 54 MS. DOWNLOAD SPEED 5.10 UPLOAD SPEED 0.82

BT Said my range was normal but I still wanted to boost it as always have problems with things like Skype.

I am using BT Wireless Router Installation.

[subversive]

do you have a laptop or desktop? If desktop, try connecting it directly to the router for a better connection. I would recommend the same for the laptop, IF you can that is.

As far as I know, you can't get some package that speeds up your internet connection. for example, if you can only get 10MB, thats what you will get, the software won't enable you to get 12MB, as physically (or how BT set it) your speed is 10MB

I use the two following programs every month or so, to clean up my PC, one is Advanced Windows Care, the free edition and CCleaner, the free edition.

Try clearing your browsers history, etc.

I have loads of problems with skype, more on my laptop, the connection drops alot, etc. Its more stable when I connect the desktop/laptop directly to the router.

[newlight1]

Thanks, I have a PC.

Skype is a nightmare, can barely get 5 mins without the picture distorting or the sound distorting. However, I use CCleaner and run it. I dont have Advanced Windows Care though so could give that a try though.

[subversive]

I have similar problem with skype. Although a friend has recently got virgin broadband installed and she claims its super fast and skype is very stable, sometimes the picture is almost has no lag.

Good luck and if things improve, let us know.

[alias alias]

Tried the master test socket?

Bell wire some have said its doubled their speed.. guide http://www.thinkbroadband.com/faq/se...radsl.html#235

[newlight1]

Cheers I will

[newlight1]

Originally Posted by alias alias

Tried the master test socket?

Bell wire some have said its doubled their speed.. guide http://www.thinkbroadband.com/faq/se...radsl.html#235

I tried that but there was only a white and orange wire inside of it and I disconnected the orange one but it totally wiped out the internet signal

[Brush Master]

I can only recommend not to spend money on any "speed boosting" software. There is not a single one out there that is not a scam. Clever caching things might improve your browsing speed a little, but so does a clever browser (get Chrome). Skype & Co will not benefit from any of these.

Do what posters above have said: check your wiring. Unclutter your PC. Switch from WiFi to wired connection. Check your router's throughput (must cheap ones can be a real bottleneck, maybe even in the 5 Mbps region), possibly try a different router. Consider spending your money on a higher rate subscription, but no, don't buy software, and don't clutter your machine with free boosting software either.

[alan1302]

Originally Posted by newlight1

I tried that but there was only a white and orange wire inside of it and I disconnected the orange one but it totally wiped out the internet signal

A good example there as to why you should leave alone what you don’t understand!

If your speeds are what BT is expecting then there is not much you can do to improve the actual speed…does Skype have options to use slightly lower video quality?

[tealady]

Originally Posted by alan1302

A good example there as to why you should leave alone what you don’t understand!

Or read the instructions!

[TheBigM]

Some caching programs (like what some versions of Opera do) were helpful in the dial-up days but no longer.

In terms of equipment etc, focus on improving the connection to your router. Go wired with ethernet if you can. The biggest change to your broadband would be to switch to Virgin if you can.

[c4rv]

can you borrow a laptop from a friend or neighbour and get them to plug it into your broadband connection and check the speed.

It may well be the problem is with your PC and not internet connection. 5mb is plenty enough to run skype. 0.8 upload is tight but the main problem will be the person at the other end will get a choppy picture.

Also what sort of connection is the person at the other end on, it could well be a problem at their end.

[mac2708]

Originally Posted by TheBigM

The biggest change to your broadband would be to switch to Virgin if you can.

If the OPs location is correct that may not be an option
Location: Fair Isle, Scotland

http://www.simplifydigital.co.uk/new...ast-broadband/

[newlight1]

I have an internet speed of

Download speed 3.45
Upload speed 0.25
Ping 98ms

My Fiance has

download speed 40.97 mbps
upload speed 6.04mbps

However, when we use Skype she can always hear and see me just fine but most of the time I can not see or hear her?
We can not figure out if it is a probelm with my end or hers?

Anyone any thoughts? BT Said my range was normal

[tealady]

More info needed.
Os
Ram
Processor
Skype version

Does it work with anyone else?

[newlight1]

Mine is

Skype version 5.10.0.116 (both using same version)
OS Name Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Version 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 Build 6002
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer Acer
System Model Aspire T180
System Type X86-based PC
Processor AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+, 2100 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Phoenix Technologies, LTD R01-B3, 07/02/2007
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Locale United Kingdom
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.0.6002.18005"
Time Zone GMT Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 3.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 2.75 GB
Available Physical Memory 928 MB
Total Virtual Memory 5.72 GB
Available Virtual Memory 3.02 GB
Page File Space 3.04 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

I haven't tried using skype with anyone else no as dont know anyone else on skype.

[LION8TIGER]

Originally Posted by newlight1

My Fiance has
download speed 40.97 mbps
upload speed 6.04mbps

She does not live on Fair Isle though ... or does she ??
Sam says you don't have a lot of choice and if you live a long way from the Telephone Exchange (click Streetmap, the arrow is the exchange) your speed will suffer.

[newlight1]

Fair Isle is not my current location as my current location now is the mainland so shouldnt have any problems?

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No She lives in the Mediterranean.

[LION8TIGER]

Well now you have a lot of choice but your distance from the exchange matters. Your Fiance is on some sort of fibre network which you could see is that available to you.

[newlight1]

fibre network which you could see is that available to you.

What is a fibre network? We both have good Download and upload so why do we have this problem. Whenever she opens a webpage and we are on skype her camera and sound get even worse??

[mac2708]

Originally Posted by newlight1

What is a fibre network

http://www.productsandservices.bt.co...?topicId=29017

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/guide/...broadband.html

[newlight1]

Well I looked at skype and to get high quality video calling I need

500kbps / 500kbps

I get 1.01 mbps and my fiancée gets 35 mbps.

So strange as we begin talking at 8.30pm and every night on the dot at 9.30pm her picture and sound becomes and stays distorted. But she can see me and hear me fine after that time.

Anyone know what it could be.

[albertd]

If Skype require 500 kbps and you have 1.01 Mbps (1010 kbps) then your speed is double the specified requirement.

But having said that, it is very slow.